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Washington, D.C.: The Capital Tour

Travel to Washington, D.C., the heart of American politics. You’ll connect with our nation’s history and culture as you take in the museums, monuments and memorials. And of course, walk along Capitol Hill, the place that’s shaped our past, present and future.

Day 1: Washington, D.C.

Arrive in Washington, D.C.

Explore Washington, D.C. highlights:

Photo stop at the White House

Photo stop at the Washington Monument

WWII Memorial

Visit the Smithsonian museum of your choice, which may include:

National Air and Space Museum

National Museum of Natural History

National Museum of African Art

National Museum of American History

Take a guided night tour of Washington, D.C.

Lincoln Memorial

Korean War Veterans Memorial

Vietnam Veterans Memorial

Day 2: Washington, D.C.

Visit Arlington National Cemetery

Changing of the Guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

Kennedy gravesites

Make a photo stop at the Marine Corps War Memorial

Visit Mount Vernon

Mansion and grounds

Museum and education center

George Washington's tomb

Enjoy an evening activity

Day 3: Washington, D.C.

See the U.S. Capitol and Visitor Center

Photo stop at the Library of Congress and the U.S. Supreme Court

Explore the Tidal Basin

FDR Memorial

Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial

Jefferson Memorial

Depart for home

Experience even more

Day 3: Washington, D.C.

See the U.S. Capitol and Visitor Center

Photo stop at the Library of Congress and the U.S. Supreme Court

Explore the Tidal Basin

FDR Memorial

Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial

Jefferson Memorial

Visit the National Archives

Visit the Smithsonian museum of your choice, which may include:

National Air and Space Museum

National Museum of Natural History

National Museum of African Art

National Museum of American History

Add this in-depth excursion:

Dinner and dancing on the Potomac

Enjoy a buffet dinner, then dance the night away with friends on a boat cruise down the historic Potomac River, a waterway that was explored by Captain John Smith in 1608.

Day 4: Washington, D.C.

Drive along Embassy Row

View the residence of the Vice President

Visit the Smithsonian's National Zoological Park

Visit the Daniel's Story exhibition at the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum